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CategoryFasken
Firm NameFasken
Source Status
Partially Source-ReviewedPartial official sources reviewed
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AvailableHigh confidence
OfficesCalgary, Vancouver, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto
Summer Class Size9–11
Articling Class SizeNot verified
Hireback
2025 articling hireback was 6 offers made to 8 students seeking positions.Year: 2025, Students Seeking Positions: 8, Offers Made: 6, Hireback Rate: 75%
Office SizeNot verified
Firm TypeNational full-service law firm
Practice Strengths
Corporate / CommercialLitigation & Dispute ResolutionLabour & EmploymentNatural ResourcesIndigenous Business Law+ 5 more
Student ProgramStudent-facing materials typically emphasize mentorship, training, practice exposure, and meaningful work on active client matters. Public student program information should be verified directly with the firm.
Culture Themes
Strong mentorshipStructured trainingCollaborative environmentProfessional but approachable+ 6 more
Recruiting Themes
Toronto Articling 2027-28: The firm is not hiring articling students for the 2027-28 Toronto cycle.Ottawa Summer 2026: Participating in the recruit process and extending invitations after successful interview stages.Calgary Office: Participates in the 1L recruit rather than the 2L recruit.Vancouver Summer 2026: Participating in the formal VBA recruitment process.+ 20 more
Interview Style / Insights
Personality and fit matter significantly.Conversational and authentic interactions are preferred.Over-rehearsed answers are discouraged.Demonstrating work ethic, resilience, and initiative appears to be viewed positively.+ 9 more
Sources Used
Firm Source Vault: faskenNALP: faskenVBA: Vancouver 2027/2028 Hiring IntentionsUltra Vires: Vancouver Summer 2026 2L Recruit Results
CompensationCompensation information to be verified. Exact figures may vary by office and recruit year.
BillablesBillable target information to be verified. Expectations may differ across offices and practice groups.
CulturePublic-facing materials generally describe a professional, national platform with emphasis on training, client service, and cross-office collaboration.
WorkloadWorkload may fluctuate around transaction closings, litigation deadlines, regulatory steps, and urgent advisory work.
Recruiting NotesRecruiting details may vary by office and recruit cycle. Candidates should connect their interests to office-specific practices in markets such as Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and Montréal, as well as the firm's national platform.
Interview NotesInterview preparation should include examples of judgment, teamwork, writing, and interest in business law or advocacy.
Last Updated2026-05-30

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Corporate / CommercialLitigation & Dispute ResolutionLabour & EmploymentNatural ResourcesStrong mentorshipStructured training

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